thats true the trick is to start with a very small amount of gel and tint with just a ever small pin head amount of tint then apply to boat when you think you are close [ you dont add hardner untill you are satisfied with match ]. just wipe off gel since it wont kick on the boat.do not try to retint if you are too far in the wrong direction always start with fresh gel that is why you are doing such a small amount . use black ,brown or yellow one of them will work .